Afghan Turkman Bohara design carpet
Origin Hand Woven by Afghan Turkomans
Size:.94 x .50 / 2.10ft x 1.6ft )
Age New
Wool and cotton
Famous Bohara design
These carpets are known for their fine knotting and value for money .
History : The history, genealogy, beliefs and way of life of the Turkoman steppe peoples are all of great importance to their woven art.Turkoman weavings, with their distinctive red-brown palette, repeating rows of geometric 'gul'ornamentation, extremely fine major and minor borders, high knot count and strong glossy wool represent a highly complex and historically continuous culture.The study of Turkoman weavings is extensive and important especially as the various different tribes reside within a large area including Iran Turkmeni,stan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan.